Raul As A Repair Service Provider In Fallout New Vegas

In Fallout New Vegas, the ghoul mechanic Raul offers a unique service that many players seek: repair assistance. While the game does not provide completely free repair services through Raul, he functions as a vendor who can repair weapons and armor for a fee. This article details how to access Raul’s repair services, his location, recruitment process, and the benefits of having him as a companion, based exclusively on available source material.

Raul’s Role and Capabilities

Raul is a non-aligned ghoul companion who specializes in ranged combat using a pistol, drawing on his past experience as a gunslinger. Beyond combat, his primary utility lies in his mechanical expertise. According to the source material, Raul can provide repair services when visited at his shack. However, it is explicitly noted that these services are not free.

Players can benefit from having Raul in their party through the Regular Maintenance perk, which slows the condition decay of weapons and armor. This perk is automatically granted when Raul is an active companion.

Locating Raul

Raul can be found at the Black Mountain Radio station. Specifically, he is located in the prison building, locked behind a door that requires terminal access. To reach him, players must:

1. Navigate to the top of the Black Mountain Radio station.
2. Access the second terminal on the left side of the room to unlock the prison door.
3. Alternatively, players can recruit Raul during the "Crazy Crazy Crazy" side quest, though he can also be visited anytime after reaching the station.

Once freed, players can choose to have him accompany them or leave him at his shack for future repair services.

Recruiting Raul and Companion Quest

To recruit Raul, players must first rescue him. Afterward, they should exhaust all dialogue options about his background to initiate his companion quest. During this conversation, players can choose to tell him that older people are still useful, which prompts Raul to ask about other older individuals the player has met. Completing this quest provides deeper insight into Raul’s past, including events at Hidalgo Ranch.

Repair Services and Limitations

While Raul’s repair services are available, they are not free. The source material clearly states that his repair services are not complimentary. Players seeking free repairs will need to explore other in-game options, as Raul operates as a vendor with standard repair costs.

For players who wish to minimize repair expenses, having Raul as a companion and utilizing the Regular Maintenance perk can reduce the frequency of needed repairs by slowing condition decay.

Conclusion

Raul serves as a valuable companion in Fallout New Vegas, offering both combat support and repair services. While his repair services are not free, his Regular Maintenance perk provides a passive benefit that reduces the need for frequent repairs. Players can find him at the Black Mountain Radio station, recruit him through the "Crazy Crazy Crazy" quest or by rescuing him, and access his services by visiting him at his shack.

Sources

1. Fallout New Vegas Raul Guide
2. Steam Community Discussion